When I first read this script, I wasn't thinking this is a critique of the U.S. military. I don't really think the movie is critical of anything. |
When I go out with the ladies, I don't force them to pronounce my name. I tell them I like to go by the nickname of Kitten. |
When I heard that James Mangold was directing a movie about the life of Johnny Cash, I wanted to do it without even reading the script. I just had a really good feeling about it, and I liked the idea of playing such a complex man who led an incredibly rich life. |
When I would go on stage and say, 'Hello, I'm Johnny Cash,' you're not trying to say it like John does, but trying to capture what propelled him to say, 'Hello, I'm Johnny Cash,' when everybody already knew who he was. What I was trying to do was really try to find the man behind all that. |
Who would ever have thought that I would win in the comedy or musical category? Not expected. |
Who would have ever thought I would win in the comedy and musical category? |
You know, the press has kind of imposed upon me the title of Mourning Brother, and because I haven't been vocal about it, the assumption is that I'm holding onto this (stuff) that's just not there. |
You learn so much about him through his lyrics, |
You learn so much about him through his lyrics. He conveys so much with just a few lines. That was the gateway into discovering John. I feel like I found the speaking voice through the singing voice and really learned a lot about him through his music. |